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1 JOINT LABOR-MANAGEMENT BENEF I T S COMMIT TEE Retiree Benefits Newsletter Spring 2014 JLMBC 2013 BENEFITS SURVEY The JLMBC believes it is important to stay in touch with our membership. Last Spring 2013 the JLMBC surveyed all of our members and we are pleased with the positive participation of active employees, adjunct faculty and retirees. The table below summarizes some of the responses from the health benefits survey. Thank you for your input! Full-time Faculty Adjunct Faculty Classified Administrators Retirees Questions 1. My benefits package gives me all the coverage I need 2. My benefits package is a very important part of my overall compensation 3. Overall, I'm very satisfied with the benefits LACCD currently provides 56% 62% 56% 74% 74% 91% 94% 93% 92% 94% 65% 85% 66% 79% 85% CalPERS is committed to always improving the customer experience, so they have introduced an online survey where you can share your opinion. Go to and select Contact us. Then select Tell Us About Your Experience to take the survey. 1 What s inside Wellness Corner... 2 Contact Information... 2 Do Your Loved Ones Know What To Do?... 3 How To Use Your HRA Card. 4 Vision Plan Enhancements. 6 Pet Assure Discount Plan... 7

IMPORTANT CONTACT INFORMATION FOR YOUR BENEFITS MEDICAL PLANS CalPERS Health Benefit Program (888) 225-7377 Monday Friday, 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. TTY (916) 795-3240 (for speech and hearing impaired) www.

2 WELLNESS CORNER Denim Day is an event in which people are encouraged to wear jeans (denim) in order to raise awareness of rape and sexual assault. A decade ago, Italian judges did not convict a rapist because the victim wore jeans. The LACCD's annual observance of Denim Day was on April 23 rd. IMPORTANT CONTACT INFORMATION FOR YOUR BENEFITS MEDICAL PLANS CalPERS Health Benefit Program (888) Monday Friday, 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. TTY (916) (for speech and hearing impaired) DENTAL PLANS Delta Dental P.O. Box , Sacramento, CA (800) SafeGuard P.O. Box 3594, Laguna Hills, CA (800) (plan code: 0150-d) VISION PLAN VSP P.O. Box Sacramento, CA (800) EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP) Aetna Resources for Living (800) login code: laccd password: eap FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS (FSAs) ADP Benefits Solutions P.O. Box Louisville, KY (800) TERM LIFE AND AD&D INSURANCE LACCD 770 Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles, CA (888) BusinessServices/Benefits/Pages/default.aspx OTHER BENEFITS & COBRA INFORMATION LACCD Health Benefits Unit 770 Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles, CA (888) Monday Friday, 9:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. BusinessServices/Benefits/Pages/default.aspx 2

3 DO YOUR LOVED ONES KNOW WHAT TO DO? In the event of a family emergency or death, it is important to give your survivors the following information. Notification to survivors and all financial information is vital to prevent problems, protect financial records, prevent identity theft, and to update your records. Complete the information below. Keep a copy for yourself, make extra copies, if necessary, and make sure the information is available to persons who are likely to be contacted in an emergency. MY EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION My Name (Retiree) My Social Security # (optional) In the event of my death, please notify the following organizations immediately. NOTE: Your survivor will need to obtain death certificates. Retirement Pension CalSTRS & CalPERS must also be notified if one of your beneficiaries is deceased so that your account can be updated. CalSTRS: 1 (800) CalPERS: 1 (888) Death Benefits Social Security: 1 (800) Health Benefits Cal PERS: 1 (888) LACCD (Benefits Unit): 1 (888) Credit Bureaus The three credit bureaus should be called for specific instructions to prevent someone from trying to obtain credit in the name of the deceased. Call and ask about their Fraud Alert division. Equifax General number 1 (800) Experian General number 1 (888) Transunion General number 1 (800) Credit Cards Notify credit card issuers about deaths and request that any accounts of deceased be closed immediately. LACCD Employee Assistance Program: 1(800) (24 hr. service) for community resources and services, estate questions, grief issues, legal information. You may also want to include the following information to assist your survivors: Driver s license number, Veterans benefit information, bank account and safe deposit box info, locations of wills and trust agreements, computer passwords and organ donor information. Courtesy of the Emeritus Chapter, Los Angeles College Faculty Guild, AFT1521 E. McClatchey

HOW TO USE YOUR HEALTH REIMBURSEMENT ACCOUNT HOW TO USE YOUR SPENDING ACCOUNT CARD (HRA) CARD* Step 1

Step 2 Before you use your HRA Card, activate it by calling the number on the front of the card.

You will be required to show proof (validate) all swipes except for RX (prescriptions).

Step 6 Your receipt must have all the information noted here.

4 HOW TO USE YOUR HEALTH REIMBURSEMENT ACCOUNT HOW TO USE YOUR SPENDING ACCOUNT CARD (HRA) CARD* Step 1 Look for your LACCD HRA Spending Account Card Welcome Kit in mail from ADP. Step 2 Before you use your HRA Card, activate it by calling the number on the front of the card. Step 5 Keep your receipt. You will be required to show proof (validate) all swipes except for RX (prescriptions). Only swipe for IRS approved expenses (please check online at ADP). Step 6 Your receipt must have all the information noted here. If it doesn t, ask the provider for a written receipt. *Please note the Health Reimbursement card has been recharged with $1,500 annually from January 1, 2010 for early retirees (retirees under age 65). Retirees age 65 and over may still have HRA balances they may use from the time when they were active employees. 4

If you retired after January 1, 2010 you would have been

Step 3 Use your HRA card with eligible healthcare

card. This pays the provider, but you still must

Step 7 If expense eligibility must be confirmed, you

Step 8 Mail, fax or scan and e-mail your receipt

5 If you retired after January 1, 2010 you would have been issued an HRA card. Step 3 Use your HRA card with eligible healthcare providers such as your doctor, pharmacist, optometrist and dentist. Step 4 Swipe your HRA card like you do with your bank card. This pays the provider, but you still must validate with receipts. Step 7 If expense eligibility must be confirmed, you will receive an or letter requesting the receipt. Step 8 Mail, fax or scan and your receipt whichever is easiest with the validation form. Questions? Visit and click How Your Spending Account Card Works. *Expense eligibility is defined by the LACCD benefit plan 5

6 VISION SERVICE PLAN (VSP) ENHANCEMENTS Did you know? Effective January 1, 2014, the frame allowance has increased from $120 to $150. Vision Service Plan (VSP) is pleased to announce that TruHearing is offering all VSP members and their covered dependents free access ($108 value) to the TruHearing MemberPlus Program so you can enjoy big savings on some of the most popular digital hearing aids on the market. TruHearing is a medical organization that offers deep discounts on state-of-the-art digital hearing aids, and contracts for lower costs on professional services from a nationwide network of audiologists and hearing instrument specialists. TruHearing Extras! The TruHearing MemberPlus Program includes: Savings of up to 50% on hearing aids Yearly comprehensive hearing exams for $75 48 batteries per purchased hearing aid And more! More Ways to Save with VSP! Beginning January 1, 2014, you get an extra $20 to spend on featured frame brands, like bebe, ck Calvin Klein, Flexon, Lacoste, Michael Kors, Nike, Nine West, and more! Exclusive Vision Plan Member Extras! Only VSP members can save more than $2,500 by taking advantage of exclusive rebates and special offers, including: Rebates on the most popular contact lens brands Copays on preferred lens enhancements Laser vision surgery up to $500 savings Nike-authorized prescription sunglasses average savings of $325 Visit to see more ways you can save. 6

7 TRU HEARING DISCOUNTS: SIMPLE AS Taking advantage of the TruHearing discounts is easy. All a VSP member has to do is: 1. Sign up at and choose whether to enroll dependents and guest members as well. 2. Call TruHearing at to schedule an appointment. 3. Visit hearing aid center, receive exam, and purchase discounted aids. That s it! All transactions are between the VSP member and TruHearing. Learn more about this VSP member offer at truhearing.com. **Savings over national average retail prices vary based on hearing aid model purchased. PET ASSURE VETERINARY DISCOUNT PLAN $8.00/month or $96/year covers all pets in your household Pet Assure is the nation s largest Veterinary Discount Plan. You will save on all in-house medical services including office visits, shots, X-rays, surgical procedures and dental care. How it works: 1. Pet Assure will mail your membership card before your benefit start date. 2. Present your Pet Assure card at any network veterinarian. 3. The veterinarian will reduce your bill for all medical services by 25%, right then and there at the time of service. It s as simple as that! Since Pet Assure is not insurance, there are no forms to fill out, no waiting for reimbursements and no denials of coverage even pets with pre-existing conditions are accepted. You simply pay the vet 25% less for all in-house medical services. Thousands of vets nationwide honor the Pet Assure discount card. For a list of participating veterinarians in your area, go to or call Pet Assure at 877-FIND-VET ( ). For more information visit or call Pet Assure s customer service at PETS (7387). During fall 2014 open enrollment employees will have another opportunity to enroll in Pet Assure. 7

8 JOINT LABOR-MANAGEMENT BENEF I T S COMMIT TEE 770 Wilshire Boulevard, 6th floor Los Angeles, CA PRESORT FIRST CLASS US POSTAGE PAID SAN DIEGO CA PERMIT 906 JOINT LABOR/MANAGEMENT BENEFITS COMMITTEE Dr. Armida Ornelas Chair, JLMBC MEMBERS Jim Adams LA/OC Building & Construction, Trades Council Galen Bullock SEIU Local 721 Velma J. Butler President AFT College Staff Guild, Local 1521A Marvin Martinez President, East Los Angeles Dr. Annie G. Reed Teamsters Local 911 Diva Sanchez SEIU Local 99 Joanne Waddell President, L.A. College Faculty Guild RESOURCES TO THE JLMBC Nancy Carson, Retiree Phyllis Eckler, Adjunct Barbara Harmon, Retiree BOARD OF TRUSTEES Miguel Santiago President Scott J. Svonkin Vice President Mike Eng Mona Field Ernest H. Moreno Nancy Pearlman Steve Veres Michael J. Griggs, Student Trustee ALTERNATES Dorothy Bates, AFT College Staff Guild James Bradley, SEIU Local 99 Allison Jones, Teamsters Local 911 Don Sparks, AFT Faculty Guild Ken Takeda, Administrative Representative Ethel McClatchey, Retiree Leila Menzies, District Office Business Services 8 DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION Dr. Adriana D. Barrera Interim Chancellor (Vacant) Deputy Chancellor Bobbi Kimble Interim Vice Chancellor for Educational Programs and Institutional Effectiveness Dr. Felicito Cajayon Vice Chancellor for Economic and Workforce Development Jeanette Gordon Chief Financial Officer/Treasurer Camille A. Goulet General Counsel James D. O Reilly Chief Facilities Executive Dr. Albert J. Roman Vice Chancelor for Human Resources Amy Roberts, Adjunct Katrelia Walker, District Office, HR

LACCD Adjunct Faculty HEALTH BENEFITS BULLETIN

LACCD Adjunct Faculty HEALTH BENEFITS BULLETIN JOINT LABOR-MANAGEMENT BENEF I T S COMMIT TEE Important Health Benefits information for Adjunct Faculty Attend a Benefits Workshop or CalPERS Webinar LACCD will host workshops to present information on